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What percentage of their adult height do boys and girls reach by age two?
Which factor plays a major role in determining a child's growth pattern?
At what age do children typically begin to show signs of toilet training readiness?
How can poor nutrition in early years affect a child's development?
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What is a common milestone for toddlers around 18 months of age?
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Which statement is true about bowel and bladder control in toddlers?
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What age range is typically associated with the emergence of autism symptoms?
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What is a key cognitive ability that develops in toddlers by the age of three?
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During which stage in Erikson's psychosocial theory do toddlers desire independence?
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According to Piaget, which stage of development do toddlers remain in until approximately 24 months?
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What is a suggestion for fostering independence in toddlers as they develop autonomy?
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What percentage of a child's brain develops by the age of three?
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What percentage of children riding with unbelted drivers were themselves unrestrained?
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What is the recommended age for children to remain in rear-facing car seats?
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What percentage of car and booster seats are estimated to be misused in a way that could reduce their effectiveness?
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For how long should children use a forward-facing car seat with a harness?
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How many diseases do health experts recommend children get vaccinated against by age 2?
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What was the national immunization rate for children ages 19 to 35 months in 2008?
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Which organization supports free vaccinations for uninsured children?
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What common concern do parents have regarding vaccinations for their children?
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What does the rising number of parents delaying vaccinations for their children mostly stem from?
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Which diseases have recently seen outbreaks due to decreased vaccination rates?
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What specific concern do some parents have regarding vaccinations and autism?
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What was the main claim of Andrew Wakefield's 1998 study?
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What action did the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend regarding thimerosal in vaccines?
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What was the impact of Jenny McCarthy's statements about vaccines on public perception?
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What have large studies in major medical journals concluded regarding the MMR vaccine and autism?
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To which claim did the U.S. Court of Federal Claims rule regarding thimerosal?
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Which demographic trend was observed after the removal of thimerosal from vaccines?
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What is the source of concern regarding the total exposure of mercury in infants?
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By age two, the weight of a child has quadrupled.
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Girls reach about 60 percent of their adult height by age two.
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Infants have control over their muscles involved in elimination during their first year of life.
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Most children are able to control their bladders and bowels when they are ready.
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Genetic factors play only a minor role in determining a child's growth pattern.
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Poor nutrition during early years can lead to optimal height and developmental delays.
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Between 12 and 18 months, toddlers typically add about six words per month to their vocabularies.
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The emergence of symbolic representation occurs during the final stage of the sensorimotor period.
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Joint attention between caregiver and child is not particularly important for cognitive development during toddlerhood.
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At about 18 months, many children start producing sequences of words with short pauses.
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Temper tantrums are considered abnormal behavior for toddlers around 18 months.
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By the end of the second year, toddlers shift from using holophrases to making true sentences.
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Only 4 percent of children are potty trained by age four.
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Supervision of toddlers is critical because they are at risk for many types of accidents.
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Around 60 percent of children are potty trained by age two.
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Girls typically meet the milestone of potty training earlier than boys.
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Car seat safety is less important than general child supervision.
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Toddlers can drown in as little as one inch of water.
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Drunk driving does not significantly affect child passenger deaths in the United States.
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Climbing out of cribs poses a risk to toddlers learning to walk.
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Any association of ASD characteristics emergence with the timing of vaccines is often coincidental.
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About 60% of a child's brain develops by the age of three years old.
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Erikson's psychosocial theory proposes a total of ten stages of development.
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Children typically begin to exhibit sophisticated pretend play by the age of three.
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During the ages of 1 to 3, toddlers may often express the desire for autonomy by saying, 'Me do it.'
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Piaget states that toddlers remain in the preoperational stage until they reach two years of age.
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The ability to solve problems creatively is developed during the toddler years.
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Vaccination studies should continue to explore the potential connection between vaccines and autism, as per autism activists.
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At 18 months, children's pretend play typically involves complex scenarios.
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Shame and doubt can arise in toddlers when they encounter failure during independent tasks.
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Study Notes
Physical Development
- By age two, the average toddler weighs between 20 and 40 pounds, quadrupling their birth weight.
- Toddlers reach about 50% (boys) and 53% (girls) of their adult height by age two.
- Genetics play a major role in determining a child's growth patterns, particularly for height, and to a lesser extent, weight.
- Nutritional deficiencies during early years can impact a child's height, leading to developmental delays and health concerns.
- Toddlers at 18 months are typically walking and running, displaying increased motor skills like pulling toys while walking, undressing, drinking from cups, using spoons, and climbing stairs with assistance.
- Toilet training potential emerges between two and three years old, with bowel control typically developing before bladder control.
- Car restraint systems are often misused, potentially reducing their effectiveness.
- Children should remain in rear-facing car seats until age two or when they reach that seat's weight and height limit.
- Children over two years old (or under two who have outgrown rear-facing seats) should use forward-facing car seats with harnesses.
- Professional car seat installation is essential for proper protection in accidents.
Immunizations
- Most children in the United States are healthier now due to advancements in medicine, especially immunizations.
- The CDC and AAP recommend healthy children receive vaccinations against 14 diseases by age two, with boosters later.
- The government supports vaccinations with free access for uninsured children.
- Despite evidence supporting vaccination safety, some parents remain hesitant or opposed.
- Vaccine hesitancy has led to outbreaks of diseases previously eradicated in the U.S., including measles, mumps, pertussis, and Hib.
- Concerns about vaccines causing autism are unfounded, with multiple studies finding no link between the MMR vaccine and ASD.
- The Lancet retracted a study linking the MMR vaccine to autism, and thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, has been removed from all vaccines except for some flu shots.
- Autism rates continued to rise even after thimerosal removal, suggesting a lack of correlation between vaccines and ASD.
Cognitive Development
- 80% of a child's brain development occurs by age three.
- Early childhood is crucial for developing memory, language, thinking, and reasoning skills.
- Toddlers learn through imitation, especially from adults and older children.
- Toddlers engage in pretend play, developing increasingly complex scenarios between 18 months and three years.
- Erikson's psychosocial theory highlights the importance of trust (first year) and autonomy (1-3 years) for healthy development.
- Toddlers remain in Piaget's sensorimotor stage until two years old, becoming creative problem solvers by 18 months.
- Toddlers' vocabulary expands rapidly after 18 months.
Social and Emotional Development
- Biting is a common behavior among toddlers, often serving as a means of expressing strong emotions, communicating needs, or seeking oral stimulation.
- Understanding the underlying causes of biting helps caregivers effectively address the behavior.
- Other reasons for biting in toddlers include being overwhelmed, experimentation, needing active playtime, being overtired, teething, and seeking oral stimulation.
- Aggressive behaviors like hitting, kicking, scratching, and biting are common in toddlers, representing their attempts to communicate and express needs.
- Toddlers who exhibit aggression often lack the language skills and emotional regulation abilities to express themselves otherwise.
- Addressing a child's unmet needs and providing opportunities for effective communication are crucial in managing aggressive behaviors.
Physical Development
- By age two, toddlers' weight has quadrupled, and the average weight for a two-year-old is between 20 and 40 pounds.
- By age two, boys reach about 50% and girls 53% of their adult height.
- Genetics plays a major role in determining a child's growth pattern, especially for height and to a lesser extent for weight.
- Nutrition is crucial for growth and development, and a lack of it can lead to stunted growth, developmental delays, and health problems.
- At 18 months, toddlers can walk and even run, pull toys while walking, undress themselves, drink from a cup, eat with a spoon, and climb stairs with assistance.
- Bowel control is usually achieved earlier than bladder control.
- Toilet training readiness varies greatly among children and should be started when they are physically and emotionally ready.
- Only 4% of children are potty trained by age two, while approximately 60% are trained by age three, and only 2% are not trained by age four.
- Girls typically achieve toilet training milestones earlier than boys.
Safety Concerns
- Toddlers require constant supervision due to their high risk of accidents, including falls, drowning, and being hit by cars.
- Home safety is critical, including covering electrical outlets, storing hazardous materials out of reach, securing medications, and making firearms inaccessible.
- Toddlers are skilled at escaping and getting into unsafe situations.
- Close monitoring is necessary, especially near water and when toddlers learn to climb out of cribs and playpens.
- According to the CDC, drowning is a leading cause of death in children under five, with swimming pools being the most common location.
- Car seat safety is crucial, as toddlers often spend significant time in vehicles.
- According to the CDC, white children are more likely to be buckled up than black or Hispanic children.
Cognitive Development
- 80% of a child's brain develops by the age of three.
- This is the time when memory, language, thinking, and reasoning skills develop.
- Children learn through imitation, particularly of adults and older children.
- Pretend play emerges during the toddler years, starting as simple actions (e.g., feeding a doll) at 18 months and becoming more elaborate by age three.
- According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, toddlers (ages 1 to 3) are in the autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage, where they strive for independence and may become frustrated when unsuccessful.
- Piaget suggests that toddlers remain in the sensorimotor stage of development until about 24 months.
- Tertiary circular reactions emerge between 12 and 18 months, allowing toddlers to explore different strategies to solve problems.
- By the end of the sensorimotor stage, toddlers develop symbolic representation and are able to imagine sequences of events, leading to improved problem-solving skills.
- Joint attention between a caregiver and child is crucial for cognitive development, as it facilitates shared focus and understanding.
Language Development
- Between 12 and 18 months, toddlers add about three words per month to their vocabulary.
- A vocabulary explosion often occurs between 18 to 24 months, with rapid word acquisition.
- Many children begin producing sequences of words around 18 months, separated by pauses.
- By the end of the second year, these sequences develop into true sentences.
- Toddlers transition from single-word utterances (holophrases) to multi-word sentences.
Social and Emotional Development
- At 18 months, toddlers enjoy sharing objects and pointing to show others things of interest.
- They may exhibit fear of strangers, affection for familiar people, and explore independently while still preferring a caregiver nearby.
- Temper tantrums are common during this phase.
- Saying "no" and shaking their head "no" are frequent behaviors.
- Biting is a very common toddler behavior, often stemming from difficulties expressing feelings or needs.
- Common causes of biting include: expressing strong emotions (frustration, anger), needing personal space, seeking oral stimulation, and being overwhelmed by sensory stimuli.
- Aggressive behaviors like hitting, kicking, scratching, and biting are typical toddler behaviors, and the child is not intentionally being "bad."
- Aggressive behaviors can be a way of communicating when a child lacks language skills or feels unheard.
Physical Development for Toddlers
- By one year old, toddlers typically triple their birth weight and grow to be between 28-32 inches tall.
- Proper car seat installation is crucial for child protection in the event of an accident.
- Local police and fire stations often offer free car seat installation services.
- Immunizations are a crucial part of child health and help prevent serious illnesses.
- The CDC and AAP recommend that healthy children receive vaccinations against 14 diseases by age 2.
- Vaccinations are available for free to uninsured children.
- While there is no link between vaccines and autism, some parents remain wary or opposed to vaccinations.
Cognitive Development for Toddlers
- Around 80% of a child’s brain development occurs by the age of three.
- Toddler’s brains develop memory, language, thinking, and reasoning skills during this period.
- Toddlers learn through imitating the behavior of others, especially adults and older children.
- Pretend play emerges and becomes more elaborate between 18 months and 3 years of age.
- According to Erikson, the second stage of psychosocial development is autonomy vs. shame and doubt.
- Toddlers crave independence and can become frustrated when they fail to achieve tasks independently.
- Parents can encourage autonomy by providing opportunities for toddlers to accomplish tasks independently, such as pouring milk or dressing themselves.
- Piaget’s theory says toddlers remain in the sensorimotor stage of development until about 24 months.
- By 18 months toddlers have a small vocabulary and it expands quickly over the next several years.
Social and Emotional Development for Toddlers
- Biting is a common behavior among toddlers and often occurs as a way to express strong feelings, communicate needs, or satisfy oral stimulation.
- Common reasons for biting include lack of language skills, overwhelming sensory experiences, experimentation, need for active play, being overtired, teething, or oral stimulation needs.
- Understanding the underlying cause of biting can help caregivers develop effective responses.
- Hitting, scratching, and temper tantrums are common expressions of toddlers’ inability to communicate their needs effectively.
- Toddler aggression often occurs when they don’t get what they want, especially when tired, worried, not feeling well, hungry, or stressed.
- Caregivers can help with difficult situations by understanding the toddler’s perspective.
- The “terrible twos” is not necessarily a universal experience and may even be absent in some cultures.
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Explore the key milestones and growth patterns of toddlers in this quiz. Learn about their physical development, motor skills, and factors affecting growth by age two. Understand the importance of nutrition and safety in early childhood development.
